I am from Pittsburgh, but I live in California now. Sure was nice finding your web site, did you also have Pirohy and Cold Dough cookies at XMass? If this happens, just scrape off the excess filling. Combine flour, sugar and salt. I like the fact that you can freeze the rolls and pop em out whenever you need them. In your recipe you state that if you use the cake you put it in liquid and also the same for the dry yeast. Im so sorry you lost your mom, but I hope these nut roll bring back some wonderful memories :). When dough is dry to fill, add all above to the cooled poppyseed & continue as for nut or apricot roll. I have made this recipe wth every flour on the market only King Arthur reg all purpose flour produced rolls that did not split following this recipe EXACTLY. So I want to tell you a funny story about Pittsburgh nut rolls. She was one of those bakers whose mantra is.just a little bit of this, some of that, etc. Also, we added apricot filling to the edge that gets rolled up first on a couple of nut roll, so there is a little apricot in the middle. I made these over Thanksgiving this year and this dough is amazing. I am always interested in other versions. Knead again for 3 minutes. They put the nuts through a meat grinder along with some coconut. Our Slovak families and friends called these baked goods Kolache and I also referenced a Slovak cookbook for a check on the correct spelling. Your Filling for nuts recipe is the best I have ever had. Roll up and curl into a circle. Thanks! I pricked the rolls with a toothpick on top and a few on the side. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. I used to see poppyseed filling in the baking section at the grocery store. Looking forward to trying them again with your tips! Add egg yolks and combine. I have been baking these for the last 4 years and the flavor is outstanding. My Polish foster mother (Im now 62, so that was a long time ago) used to make nutrolls using a dough that was refrigerated overnight. Thanks. Thank you. x 9-in. By cutting the count to 6, the rolls have turned out perfectly, just like my grandmas.Great recipe! Im making these soon and Ive always made them with brown sugar. This always has been the fun part of making these rolls. Add milk, eggs and yeast to flour mixture. Sauerkraut and tomato juice involved. dry yeast 1/2 tsp. Cut puff pasry sheet into six squares. My mother was Slovak and her previous church women made these rolls with nuts, poppy seeds, or lekvar. Thanks so much because Gramma Ks recipe card was pretty sketchy with the info. ive somehow never made nutrolls before somehowmy dad always orders them from the Buttonwood Bakery in either WilkesBarre or Scranton, but this year I tried your recipe and I am always going to make them from now on. Dough like bread flavor and cunchy. They look delicious! These look wonderful and will attempt to make it this year. Thanks for posting this excellent recipe! Thank you! Whisk it all together before adding the nuts. The recipe I use calls for leaving it in the fridge for 8 hours or overnight. I will try your recipe, it looks like a great one. My question is after I make the nut rolls should I let them rise for 3 hours. I made the recipe as written but have learned a few tricks while making it this year that worked for me. This reminds me of slovenian patiza bread! :). My great aunt used to make these when I was a kid and I havent had one since! I will try it your way and see if it works for us. Any ideas on what we can try so they stay intact and in their log shapes? Do you happen to have a good perogie recipe? Our company has been flipping homes in Federal Heights for years and its getting harder to sell houses, Can you use instant dry yeast in these nutrolls. My grandmother used to grind the walnuts by hand and took the recipe to her grave. Been making this nut roll for the last 2 years and it is outstanding to say the least! Thanks for a wonderful recipe! Victoria Skonieczki's (Grandmom's) Nut Roll (Makowiec). We grew up having these fresh Christmas morning. I moved away and my grandma passed, so it was no longer in the rotation. Punch down and place on a flat surface. and if so, should the dough be divided into 8 sections first. url: url, what can i do to keep the filling from ozzing out the sides? Im 50 now and can remember standing on a chair beside my mother when I was five or even younger, helping her make her version of the nut roll. Enjoy what they look like, they will still taste delicious. I have been searching for nut rolls that look like yours! We lived near Altoona/Johnstown and ate these nut rolls every single Christmas!! I have a way that has been working but I wanted ur version cuz its probably better then mine. Originally from the Burgh, but live in NY now. My Bubba used to get poppyseeds from a grocer in Braddock. I dont think Ive ever had nut rolls before. I love the easy to follow directions with pictures for those that have never done them before it really should help. Can I make it ahead of time and freeze it or will it not be as good? If you cant find cake yeastcan you substitute with dry yeast and do you know how much? how thick to roll out the dough and how thick is the filling needed to be. THANK YOU so much for sharing this recipe!! Cover with a towel and let rise 1 hour. Also, our nut mixture is 1 pound (though I use two) of walnuts ground (I just run mine through a nut mill), 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 Tbls of butter and enough hot water to make a paste. I only made half the recipe, but had no rolls that burst. I grew up in a Hungarian neighborhood in Bethlehem, PA. For years I made these with my mother to sell at our small grocery store. Could I freeze leftover nut mixture from my nut rolls. I have an oven that has a proof phase. I cant wait to try this one. I have also not found anyone in Kentucky that knows what they are. I was beginning to think I was crazy. Fill with fillings. I too am from the Pittsburgh area and my mother was Croatian and a dairy farmer; her baked goods were legendary in our family and now that job is mine. No one else in my family had it. I use egg whites and warm milk to enable spreading of filling. Thank you! Just push the knife straight in about an inch or so, 4 or 5 times on the sides of each roll. Good luck! Hi Darlene, Im so glad you enjoyed these nut rolls. Since everything was equal concerning amount of dough and nut filling, what did I do different with the second pan? Careful weighed out the dough and nut mixture in grams so they would be equal. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, 2 cups butter or margarine, and 6 eggs. Definitely a European traditional treat. Use toothpick or cake tester. I recently made a batch of this nut roll substituting active dry yeast and I had no issues whatsoever. I know it was a great comfort food for family and neighbors and the treats we received were delicious. Join me for a special 4-day email series full of special tips and techniques (along with recipes!) Turn onto a floured surface; knead 8 times. Cover and let rise for at least one hour. Sorry to be late to the party. And its a wonderful feeling to make your own fresh bread and rolls. This was delicious. Hi, I have made this recipe for Christmas every year since 2018. Thank you very much and Merry Christmas and God Bless We will be making 2 batches today, rest tomorrow. Move the oven rack one setting higher than the center. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Dough is VERY easy to work with. I tried these a few years ago and they were delicious even though they split. I actually have entered 2 of the current contests - Heirloom Recipes and Homemade Gifts. $20 worth of walnuts in my garbage canwill try them again with ALL the ingredients this time. A waste of time and money. Hi Marie, My grandmas were always a little on the wide side. And congratulations on your first grandchild! no freezer paper to freeze? Take was good, think I need a better yeast mone never bubbled. Take one of the disks of dough from the refrigerator and lightly flour both , Web Repeat with all eight pieces of dough. did you not let the dough rise befoe rolling out for the nut roll? I am so glad I did, it is delicious! Just egg whites, nuts and powdered sugar. Theresa, Looks delicious! I need to learn to use the dry yeast and forget about the cake. I am at about 2900 feet so Im thinking altitude could be the culprit. It will make it easier to achieve a 14x9 final rectangle. Its an Easter treat for everyone this year! Bake for about 15 minutes until the edges . Thanks!! Today. Ive been making nut roll for many, many years using my husbands Croatian grandmothers recipe. Today. 2 questions. Hi Kathy, Each packet is 2 1/4 teaspoons, so I would do 3 teaspoons + a heaping 1/4 teaspoon to halve the recipe. Tried baking nut rolls for the first time this Christmas following this recipe and came out very good! I have been a avid follower since the beginning. Butter and flour a 10x5x3-inch loaf pan. So glad to know that I am not the only family where this was called kolache! for baking success. Mix the powidl and the rum. Maybe its a regional thing? They used to use milk. What am I doing wrong? Love your blog!!! Place on greased pans, and let stand for approximately 4 hours to raise before baking. Combine flour, sugar and salt. My family and friends are wild about them! Use 2 to 3 graham cracker cookies to the nut filling. Question: I used my Kitchen Aid mixer but once I got to 8 cups of flour the dough was pushing out of the bowl. Roll tight. thank you. So, I was not sure which one I should make. Tried several and this is the winner for Christmas traditions in our family. Ive never had a problem with the 2016. Though I do save about a quarter of cup for using on the board for rolling. Or, should I just make it the afternoon before and put in a ziplock? I also need them for an original pizza dough recipe and I have never purchased them. YUM! Five years ago: Ho Ho Cake I had the same problem. Fill with fillings. Ive always been afraid to try it until a few years go when I came across this recipe. :). As I grew up, we would go to that bakery every December to buy fillings for making Hungarian cookies and a couple nut rolls. You might try piercing the rolls fully through with a fork six times before baking. I wonder if people added something to the poppy seed filling to make it a little thicker if it wouldnt get so runny maybe a little cornstarch? I already made it and YUM! The dough is perfect it rolls out beautiful. I wish I had read the revised recipe before I made three batches last week! This is the best recipe, everyone raved about it, but the only thing the dough does not fit in my kitchen aid mixer. do i have to prick the tops of the nut roll before baking. Hi Sharlene, Im not sure what you mean by bottom up instead of side to side maybe you rolled from the short side instead of long side? 1/3 cup boiling water, add to ground poppy seeds to soften while you prepare dough Measure warm water in bowl; sprinkle yeast, stir until dissolved. You can buy nut roll from bakeries and tons of churches in this area around the holidays, but Im always surprised once I dig in and tackle them at how uncomplicated they are. Wow! Thank you, Sylvia. So thrilled! See the recipe for tvaroznik for photos of this step. While very good a bit too moist and wonder if something could be added to tighten filling a bit as dough was a little too moist after baking while appeared baked. Thank you so much for the recipe. Thanks for reminding me. I have a friend who lives in Eastern Ohio who would buy nut rolls from Pittsburgh bakeries and they are NOT the same!!! The recipes are very similar- but I am going to use some of your ideas as my recipe does not melt the butter and I do not like working with the softened butter as it does not mix in the eggs well. If so do I thaw before baking ? My grandmother always made that version during Lent for what ever reason. If you dont have a Proof phase on your oven where do you set them to rise? We needed to make them for gifting and for some reason Moms recipe did not seem to work well if we multiplied it. Since hes passed away my mom has been buying the rolls from a German bakery each year. One thing that might help us is to have a YouTube video showing the main steps in the process. This is my go-to nut roll recipe and has been for years, and I hope Ive made it a little bit easier for you to tackle it. They smell great despite four looking underbaked and wonky. Thank you for sharing and helping me to bring a memory to him! Hi Cindy, You can definitely freeze these! Perfect Sunday morning task. cake yeast or 3 packets (6 teaspoons) active dry yeast, Nutritional values are based on one nut roll. I was having a problem with the rolls always spliting open during baking and I spoke to a friend who is a baker to ask for suggestions. Is there anyway to make just 2 rolls? The nut roll slices always had a place on my moms holiday tray. But, Ive made 12 of these nut rolls and no matter what I do the filling comes out the sides. Cut into 3 inch squares. She also used whiskey or brandy instead of the vanilla extract. At Christmas, we'd form these into pinwheels except we'd put the filling on top of the points, not under. Now mind you, hes been eating nut roll for over 80+ years. Hope this works for you. My grandma started off with the nut roll, orechovnk. I know you suggested to about 9 x 14 inches. Can you offer some tips? Stir in remaining flours and milk. Roll ropes in sugar - cinnamon with 1/2 teaspoon apricot preserves. I have made the same nut roll for 45 years. Sep 2, 2020 - Posts about Apricot Roll written by Sheena. My husbands maternal grandfather immigrated from Italy as a child in 1920. Thank you for posting such an easy to follow recipe! This is a winner!!!! Have tried multiple times with a couple dough variations and it ALWAYS oozes dramatically. This is the 5th or 6th time Ive made these, maybe even more. Anytime I make these I feel like my mom is looking over my shoulder. This recipe was perfect in all ways. I did have that issue as well. Thank you for posting this recipe. Hi Natasha, Im really not sure, as Ive never tried to make nut roll that way trial and error! I guess my only advice is be careful on use of the filling. I have her recipe, but I live in the mountains and with the altitude her recipe would come out too dry. I have been making nut rolls for about 30 years. I have not been able to find a recipe either! Drain and puree in food processor. I actually tried making this once didnt turn out too well. My grandmother used to make these all the time I especially loved the apricot roles. Thanks! 7 years ago, I agree, acoens, as I have been sampling these with morning coffee since I made them. You could try starting with a rectangle that is narrower, and then perhaps freezing the logs for a bit before baking to help reduce any spreading. butter (2 sticks) 1/3 c. sugar 1 c. milk 2 pkg. My questions is this: the rolls are very large, and I wondered if youd have any suggestions for making smaller rolls? Next time, Ill try less flour. The only thing I did differently was to use organic flour and organic butter. Wonderful nut rolls, made them for Christmas. Once frozen how long is their shelf life? Web Steps: Prepare two fillings. Very yummy. Like most people of that era, things were measured in pinches, handfuls, and eyeing. I might need to make another batch of them! Easy on the flour. My FIL passed away 9 years now and we havent had them. I also give them as gifts. Prepare two fillings. However, I do have a question for you! Can you use fat free milk? Interestingly, it was my Aunt who made this treat for the family every year. I have their old recipe. This recipe does NOT dissapoint. Ive never baked at high altitude, but I do have a troubleshooting page that might help: https://www.browneyedbaker.com/high-altitude-baking-tips/. wonderful issues altogether, you just received a new reader. Then add 1 teaspoon butter, stirring often and cook until it boils. The inside should be nice and moist. Kolache, or nut rolls, have been a Christmas and Easter favorite in my family for at least 5 generations. 3/4 cup sugar Hi! Dad would visit his mom in Germany and return with 4 or more nut and poppy seed rolls in his suitcase. Just made this recipe and it turned out great! :-), How to Make Brown Sugar With 2 Ingredients, My Gradmother's Famous Stuffed Grape Leaves. I also lived in Pittsburgh, PA for my entire life until we moved to SC 7 years ago to be closer to our children & grandchildren. I made my dough yesterday but got tired and stuck it in the fridge overnight . Will add that to a few. It does not have cream or milk in the recipe. My dough always splits during baking. I used to give my mom one nut roll for Christmas, then I learned that she wont share with my dad, so now they each get their own. But the recipe and ratios are spot-on! I literally groaned in nut roll heaven when I tasted it, haha. This will help let the steam out if it builds up enough to split the rolls. Cover bowl and set aside to rise. Also, if you make 1/2 of your recipe do you still use the 3 packets of dry yeast or a whole cake? This helps break up the baking marathon. Glad your dad gets his own now :). This is mostly definitely a Hungarian recipe Kolach. My mother has long since been gone and I thought her receipe was too. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site.